English as a Second Language - Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

English as a Second Language from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is a Campus Certificate Teaching degree that prepares you for a Education career. The English as a Second Language(ESL) Program Specialist Certificate Program at Bloomsburg University enables pre-service students enrolled in teacher preparation programs and currently certified teachers to become eligible for the Program Specialist - ESL Certificate through the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). Individuals who complete the necessary 4 courses/12 credits are eligible to apply for this certification through their school district. The ESL Program Specialist certification is "added on" to a Level I or Level II teaching certificate issued by PDE. This program will help meet the growing need for appropriately prepared educators to provide the necessary instruction to the growing ESL population in Pennsylvania The program at Bloomsburg University is unique in that it is offered as a cooperative venture of two departments: Audiology and Speech Pathology, and Early Childhood and Elementary Education. It blends the disciplines of education with speech and language pathology, and prepares professionals assigned to ESL classes, ESL programs, and bilingual education programs. The emphasis of instruction is on teaching language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) and curricular areas (science, math, social studies). Although several other Pennsylvania colleges, universities and intermediate units offer training, the partnership of these two departments has advantages. This program integrates expertise and resources from two departments relating speech and language learning with academic achievement. The focus on speech and language differences versus disorders, and the collaboration of the educator and the speech pathologist in the schools make this a unique program View more details on Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Teaching courses.